DishonestySouth Halket – Theft – of oil from tank (occurred between April and end of May)

An incident of stone throwing which took place on 28th July from Newmill Road into the bowling green was raised by a member of the public on behalf of the Green Baillie, Dunlop Bowling Club. The matter was reported to the police at the time.
A request for a police patrol car to pass by the area was agreed, dependant on shifts.

Construction of a new polytunnel greenhouse to cultivate plants including outdoor stock growing beds and associated earthworks, hardstandings, drainage and fence including change of use from agricultural land to plant nursery – McLarens Nursery

Conversion of stable into living accommodation for existing dwellinghouse and associated alterations – Commoncraig Cottage, Dunlop

An offer has been received for new planters to be manufactured from waste pallets by charity group based in Prestwick. These will be placed on the Kilmarnock side of the station.

The plan is to move the six existing troughs to the high wall on the Glasgow side of the station dependant on their condition.

They will be filled with permanent, survivable planting such as flowering shrubs which require minimum maintenance.

COUNCILLOR’S REPORT

Cllr Gordon Jenkins advised that no committee meetings had been held in July. He agreed to write to Mr Stewart Turner of Ayrshire Roads Alliance to clarify the position and reason for hold up of repairs to U26 road (at Clerkland Farm).

AOCB

The suggestion of a garden /window box competition was made – put on agenda for next meeting

Dunlop Community Fun Run will take place on Sunday 3rd September 2017 to raise funds for Dunlop Primary School. Registration in the park from 12.30pm. The 2k run will start at 2pm and the 5k run at 2.30pm. Starting outside the Village Hall and finishing in the park, there will be tea, coffee and cakes afterwards alongside the presentation of prizes. Open to all. Action – make donation

List of Community Council members to be updated. Action – display on noticeboard

Dunlop Community Hub. Awaiting date for public meeting.

Vehicle parking affecting visibility at Merito corner.

Request for link to Dunlop and Lugton Community Council to be put on Dunlop Dwellers Facebook page. Action – E Lochhead to contact K Bree